Moulin Rouge Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Moulin Rouge. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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Ticket prices for the Moulin Rouge vary depending on the date, show time, and time you book. Show-only tickets start at €88 but can cost double that; dinner and a show, with a 3-course dinner plus half a bottle of Champagne or wine per person, starts at €255; some weekend show tickets include Champagne and cost more than €200.

Yes, as Paris' most storied cabaret and the subject of a book, musical, film, and numerous paintings, the Moulin Rouge is absolutely worth visiting. If you don't have the funds to book tickets, visiting on a Montmartre tour can help you get a sense of this unique neighborhood's atmosphere and heritage while discovering sights beyond the Moulin Rouge.

Per one customer who booked the Montmartre Highlights - Bohemian Streets & Sacré-Coeur Basilica, "Sasha was a great guide for our tour of Montmartre! We learned so much about the history of this area of Paris including the background of the Moulin Rouge, the working windmills that still remain and their previous uses and where Van Gogh and Picasso lived in Montmartre. We were pleasantly surprised to see some of the locations from the film Amêlie. Sasha also made suggestions for places to eat and how to avoid the pick pockets near Sacre-Coeur. We had a great time, one of our favorite adventures on our trip to Paris!"

The dress code for Moulin Rouge Paris is smart-casual, though many visitors dress to impress. Wearing shorts of any length, sandals, or sportswear, including sneakers, can get you turned away at the door, so men should wear closed-toed shoes. You’ll also need to remove any hats before entering the venue.

You can book tickets for all Moulin Rouge performances, including lunch and dinner shows, through the Moulin Rouge website or over the phone. You can also book add-ons such as Champagne, wine, and priority access online. Shows are known to sell out months in advance, so it’s wise to book in advance.

The Moulin Rouge does sell out, and tickets are often reserved weeks or even months in advance, especially during the busier summer season. It’s always wise to book in advance, especially if you want to attend one of the lunch or dinner shows or get priority seating.

Moulin Rouge’s Féerie shows last just under two hours. Note that doors generally open anywhere from an hour to 75 minutes ahead of showtime, so it’s a good idea to arrive in advance to find your seat, buy drinks and souvenirs, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere.

Moulin Rouge is geared towards adults, as most performers dance topless. However, anyone aged six or older is welcome to attend. Children under 12 pay less for admission tickets, but you might need to prove your child’s age by presenting an ID card upon arrival.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Moulin Rouge. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Paris:

• Eiffel Tower

• Louvre Museum

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• River Seine

• Musée d'Orsay

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